Autonomous shuttles paving new paths

Nowadays, humans, robots and machines work together closely and efficiently in modern production facilities. To make this interaction possible, leading automation technology and innovation are required. KNAPP and B&R demonstrate this impressively with their joint intralogistics solution. Read more

Entire B&R product development certified according to IEC 62443-4-1

B&R, the Machine Automation Division of ABB, has earned IEC 62443-4-1 certification across its entire product development process. This audit, conducted by TÜV Rheinland, validates that B&R’s development practices align with global standards for secure product development in industrial automation. The certification covers all product groups and development teams at B&R, proving that cybersecurity is integrated…

Machine-Centric Robotics

In the dynamic environment of machine building and production lines, one challenge remains of central importance: achieving optimum efficiency and quality. Requirements are constantly evolving and competition is getting tougher – the need for solutions that can meet these challenges is growing. This is where the transformative power of robotics comes into play. Adding robots to…

When engineers can focus on finding solutions

It’s official: B&R has released its new coding environment – Automation Studio Code. Drawing from the latest the software industry has to offer, it promises an all-new engineering experience that accelerates machine development and enhances collaboration. In addition to advanced editing and modern development workflows, it also features a powerful AI coding assistant, Automation Studio Copilot….

B&R products now available through RS

B&R, the Machine Automation Division of ABB, and RS, a high-service global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, have entered into a strategic cooperation agreement to distribute B&R products via RS online and offline channels, offering streamlined online ordering, enhanced order traceability, and trusted local support. This partnership marks a significant milestone in expanding…

B&R launches AI-enabled Smart Camera for real-time vision in the control loop

B&R has introduced a next-generation Smart Camera that brings advanced artificial intelligence directly into the machine control loop. With integrated edge AI capabilities, the new camera enables real-time vision processing, dynamic model switching, and hybrid AI-rule-based inspection—all without halting production or requiring external hardware. This launch marks a significant step forward in intelligent automation, offering machine…

Plug-and-play SCARA robots join B&R Codian lineup

With the new Codian SR, B&R adds SCARA kinematics to its Codian portfolio of open robot mechanics and integrated Machine-Centric Robotics solutions. The new series offers high-speed articulated movement with four degrees of freedom – perfect for tasks like pick-and-place, loading and unloading, assembly and dispensing that demand both speed and repeatability on a compact footprint….